Salad with Hot Italian Dressing Recipe

I CREATED this recipe for a special dinner for our wedding anniversary, which is April 11.
That's the perfect time to make this salad, when leaf lettuce is fresh and green onions and radishes come right out of the garden.
-Bessie Hulett, Shively, Kentucky

Nutritional Facts

Directions

Arrange the lettuce, onions, radishes and tomato on a serving platter; set aside.

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add flour to drippings; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes.

Combine the vinegar, sugar, water and salad dressing mix; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drizzle over salad. Top with bacon. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 2 weeks.Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Salad with Hot Italian Dressing in Reminisce
March/April 1999, p49